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How to get fromDana Point to Mammoth Lakesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Dana Point to Mammoth Lakes by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    10h 53m
    $448–475

  2. Train, bus via Bishop

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop Airportbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus Mmx / ...
    13h 37m
    $58–90

  3. Drive 348 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Mammoth Lakescar car 348 mi
    6h 15m
    $64–92

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus
    10h 36m
    $90–391

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    10h 59m
    $447–475

Dana Point to Mammoth Lakes by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration13h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dana Point to Mammoth Lakes. However, you can take the bus to Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, walk to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, take the train to Los Angeles, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Via Princessa, walk to Golden Valley Park & Ride, take the bus to Mammoth Mountain Inn, walk to Main Lodge, then take the bus to Old Mammoth Rd / Main St. Alternatively, you can drive from Dana Point to Mammoth Lakes in around 6h 15m.

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